Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 278 I Cannot Let Him Off The Hook Finished

Riddled with anxiety, Deborah's father immediately demanded, "Where on earth have you been? Why can't we find you? Who are you with, and why aren't you answering your phone?" Deborah was silent for a moment, causing everyone to ense up.

"What's the issue? I had a sudden stroke of inspiration and went to work in the car. I even had my phone. on silent mode. I do this all the time. Didn't they say they didn't need me there?" she answered in a baffled tone.

Recalling that such behavior was typical of her indeed, the Carneys heaved a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Come home. Something has come up. By the way, have you seen Damien?" "No. What's going on?"

The Carneys did not know what to say and simply replied, "We'll talk when you get back."

Once the phone call ended, they immediately turned to Ruby and Oliver and snapped "Hear that?"

Ruby and Oliver looked grith. It's too fast. Something isn't right.

"Who knows?" Ruby insisted stubbornly.

Although Oliver did not speak, he had a disbelieving look in his eyes.

"Well, I'm curious to see how you'll continue to spin lies later. I'm afraid we have to reconsider this engagement," the Carneys replied.

Given the way they've insulted our daughter, we truly have to think twice about the engagement,

At that moment, instead of Deborah returning, it was Damien.

Needless to say, his return instantly drew everyone's attention.

Their thoughts ran wild when they saw that he had changed his clothes.

you to attend to something? What's going on? You've been gone for quite some time and were

wore an innocent expression as he raised his recently bandaged hand. The bandages were

but I also hurt my hand. I had no choice but to tend to my injury before coming

let out a

but leap forward and say, "What a coincidence. Well, I don't believe it. Both of you just happened to be out, and your phones just happened to malfunction. Do you

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could you do this to me? I can't believe you slept

retorted, "What on earth are you babbling about? Can anyone

note, he still doesn't know how to restrain himself. Is he determined to disregard the Winters family's reputation?

case, you should try checking everyone's phone. If someone left early or was having fun outside and didn't answer their calls, are you going to spread rumors about them having

with my own eyes, Ruby piped up, refusing to give Dainien a

being pierced by a needle. Does she actually despise me so much? That toisted, ugly expression of hers is eerily similar to Mother's Not to mention that Mother is the mastermind behind this whole affair. I'm tired of all

industry, you decided to treat me so horribly? It's no secret

Ruby did seem like the type

shout insistently, "What I said is true. It's the truth.

mind. Judging by Damien's reaction, something definitely

word you say. We'll settle this once Deborah returns," Oliver said. I don't believe

enough, no sooner had he said that than a flicker of panic flashed across Damien's eyes. That

you love causing a fuss, then go ahead. However, you need to come with me now. I haven't completed the

was magnanimous and thus prioritized the business he had on

some wondered whether he was feeling guilty and wanted to settle things privately with his cousin

mind. He felt a sense of satisfaction as he watched. Damien, who always seemed to handle things with ease in such

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